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Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Detectives Seek Community’s Help to Identify Homicide Victim

Update April 21, 2017: The victim has been identified as 17-year-old Te'yja Chase of Rena Road in Suitland. Please call 1-866-411-TIPS with any information regarding this case. A cash reward is available.

Homicide
Unit detectives today released a composite sketch of the victim who was fatally
stabbed on Sunday. Investigators are asking for the community’s help in
identifying her so we can notify her loved ones. Detectives also released
photos of the victim’s clothing, to include a knit cap, a shirt, jeans and her
socks.

On April
16th, around 8:25 am, patrol officers responded to the 3300 block of
Springdale Avenue in Forestville. The victim had knocked on a resident’s door
looking for help before collapsing in the front yard. The victim and the
resident did not know one another.

The
victim is an African American female, estimated to be between the ages of
20-23, 5’11” and 126 pounds. She did not have any scars, birthmarks or tattoos.

Detectives are actively working
to identify the suspect(s) and motive in this investigation. A reward of up to
$25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in
this case.

Anyone with information on this
homicide is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Callers wishing
to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477),
text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go
to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and
submit a tip online.